Vikram
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 17, 1966 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Active Years
- 1990–2025 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 88 credits in database
Biography
Vikram, born Kennedy John Victor, is an Indian film actor born on April 17, 1966, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Known professionally as Vikram, he is also referred to by the names Chiyaan, Kenny, and Chiyaan Kennedy J. He predominantly appears in Tamil language films. His acting career began with his debut in the 1990 film En Kadhal Kanmani, followed by various small-budget films in Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu throughout the 1990s. His career success began with the 1999 film Sethu, directed by Bala. Over his career, he has received seven Filmfare Awards, one National Film Award, and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award. In May 2011, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the People's University of Milan.
Career overview
Vikram, born Kennedy John Victor, is an Indian film actor who primarily works in Tamil language cinema. Born on April 17, 1966, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, he is also known by the names Chiyaan, Kenny, and Kennedy J. His acting career began with his debut in the 1990 film En Kadhal Kanmani. Throughout the 1990s, he appeared in a series of small-budget films across Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu languages, though many of these projects did not achieve significant notice.
His career trajectory shifted following his performance in the 1999 tragedy film Sethu, directed by Bala, in which he portrayed a rogue turned lover. This role is credited with establishing his successful career as an actor. Over the course of his professional life, Vikram has received various recognitions, including seven Filmfare Awards, one National Film Award, and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award. In May 2011, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the People's University of Milan. Beyond his film work, he has been involved in the promotion of various social causes. As of his most recent records, he has 88 known acting credits.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
88 titles- Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 (2025) as Kaali
- Thangalaan (2024) as Thangalaan / Kaadaiyan
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) as Aditha Karikalan
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) as Aditha Karikalan
- Cobra (2022) as Mathiyazhagan / Kathirvelan
- Mahaan (2022) as Gandhi Mahaan
- Kadaram Kondan (2019) as KK
- Kadaram Kondan (2019) Playback Singer
- Saamy² (2018) as Aarusaamy / Ramasaamy
- Saamy² (2018) Playback Singer
- Sketch (2018) as Jeeva aka Sketch
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Iru Mugan (2016) as Akhilan / Love
- 10 Endrathukulla (2015) as unnamed driving instructor
- I (2015) as Lingesan
- David (2013) as David
- Thaandavam (2012) as Shiva / Kenny / Arjun Rathore
- Deiva Thirumagal (2011) as Krishna
- Rajapattai (2011) as Anal Murugan
- Raavanan (2010) as Veeraiya
- Raavan (2010) as Dev Pratap Sharma
- Kanthaswamy (2009) as Kandasamy
- Bheema (2008) as Shekhar
- Anniyan (2005) as Ramanujam 'Ambi' Iyengar / Remo / Anniyan
- Majaa (2005) as Mathi
- Arul (2004) as Arul
- Saamy (2003) as Aaruchamy
- Dhool (2003) as Arumugam
- Pithamagan (2003) as Chiththan
- Kadhal Sadugudu (2003) as Suresh
- Samurai (2002) as Thiyagarajan
- Gemini (2002) as Gemini
- King (2002) as Raja
- 9 Nelalu (2001) as Surendra
- Vinnukkum Mannukkum (2001) as Selvam
- Kasi (2001) as Kasi
- Dhill (2001) as Kanagavel 'Velu'
- Red Indians (2001) as Rahul
- Indriyam (2000) as Udayan
- Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) as Srikanth (voice)
- Housefull (1999) as Hameed
- Sethu... (1999) as Sethu
- Siragugal (1999) as Chandrasekar
- Kannodu Kanbathellam (1999) as Akash (voice)
- Words from the eyes (1998)
- Jolly (1998) as Gowri Shankar (voice)
- Aasai Thambi (1998) as Vijay (voice)
- Ini Ellam Sugame (1998) as Aravind (voice)
- Ullasam (1997) as Dev
- V.I.P (1997) as Guru (voice) / Santhosh (voice)
- Minsara Kanavu (1997) as Deva (voice)
- Itha Oru Snehagatha (1997) as Roy
- Poochudava (1997) as Kannan (voice)
- Kadhal Desam (1996) as Arun (voice)
- Indraprastham (1996) as Peter
- Mayoora Nritham (1996) as Rajeev
- Rajaputhran (1996) as Manu
- Karuppu Roja (1996) as Vinod (voice)
- Akka! Bagunnava? (1996) as Chandrababu
- Merupu (1996) as Guru
- Raasaiyya (1995) as Raasaiyya (voice)
- Kuruthipunal (1995) as Narasimham (voice)
- Aadaalla Majaka (1995) as Vikram
- Street (1995) as Sajeev
- Pudhiya Mannargal (1994) as Satyamoorthy
- Kaadhalan (1994) as Prabhu (voice)
- Paasamalargal (1994) as Kumar (voice)
- Bangaru Kutumbam (1994) as Suryam
- Pudhiya Mugam (1993) as Old Face Raja Rajeswaran/ Hari (voice)
- Dhruvam (1993) as Bhadran
- Sainyam (1993) as Cadet Jiji
- Jathi Malli (1993) as Moscow (voice)
- Mafia (1993) as Harishankar
- Amaravathi (1993) as Arjun (voice)
- Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (1993) as Radha Krishna
- Chirunavvula Varamistava (1993) as Vicky
- Meera (1992) as Jeeva
- Kaaval Geetham (1992) as Inspector Ashok
- Thanthu Vitten Ennai (1991)
- En Kadhal Kanmani (1990)
- Chiyaan 63
- Untitled Vikram - Shanthi Talkies Film
- Untitled Chiyaan - Madonne Ashwin Project
- Mahaan 2
- Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam as John / Dhruv / K
- Dhruva Natchathiram: Chapter One – Yuddha Kaandam Playback Singer
- Untitled Vikram - Vishnu Edavan Film
- Untitled Vikram Jithin lan Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vikram best known for?
Vikram is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 (2025), Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023), Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022), Mahaan (2022).
When and where was Vikram born?
Vikram was born on April 17, 1966 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Vikram have?
Vikram has accumulated over 88 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Vikram's background in cinema and television?
Vikram, born Kennedy John Victor, is an Indian film actor born on April 17, 1966, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Known professionally as Vikram, he is also referred to by the names Chiyaan, Kenny, and Chiyaan Kennedy J. He predominantly appears in Tamil language films. His acting career began with his debut in the 1990 film E...
Vikram by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- David (2013) as David — aged about 47
- Deiva Thirumagal (2011) as Krishna — aged about 45
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) as Aditha Karikalan — aged about 56
- Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) as Srikanth (voice) — aged about 34
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self — aged about 50
- Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 (2025) as Kaali — aged about 59
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